It was a good run, but Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Boston English Eagles by a score of 14-13. Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Boston English apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Boston English's part, Rose Monestime made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and 12 unearned) runs off one hit. Monestime has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Monestime was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Boston English got a massive performance out of Angelis Valentin Cruz, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Valentin Cruz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Maria Vargas Ortiz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Boston English, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service will take on Brighton/Boston Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Brighton/Boston Academy likes a good challenge. As for Boston English, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Fenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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